How far is Soda Springs, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.55 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.16 mi
96.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.16 mi
Kilometers
96.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.55 mi
Kilometers
169.86 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM MDT
Return by in Soda Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Springs
2026-04-17T20:46
Arrive Idaho Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Springs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pocatello
ID

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

From Soda Springs
52.7 mi
00h 48m
To Idaho Falls
52.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South Street

    33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1973 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs and Idaho Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
68.2 mi · 65%
West 2nd South Street
34.3 mi · 33%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 2%
I 15 Business
0.27 mi
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi
West Stone Run Lane
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocatello
00h 48m from Soda Springs
Leave By
3:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Soda Springs and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pocatello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Soda Springs and 52.8 miles from Idaho Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Soda Springs and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 60.16 mi (96.82 km).

Soda Springs

#1 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd South Street (-111.604677, 42.654657)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.74 $31.48
Premium $4.55 $16.92 $33.84
Diesel $5.41 $20.13 $40.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Soda Springs and Idaho Falls. The current time is 20:46:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.